Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

Prepare the chicken:

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Cook the chicken:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the sauce:

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Thicken the sauce:

Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil, if using.

Coat the chicken:

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them evenly with the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serve:

Transfer the honey garlic chicken to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or your choice of side dishes.